Haggis
Scottish expat in Libya
Forum posts
34
About me
Scottish
Lives in Tripoli
Registration: 03 October 2010
how's it living in Benghazi by Medina78
I'm just wondering, we feel bored living in Tripoli as there are few nice places to go and the beatiful places are a little far from town, does Benghazi has lots of fine places to go?
Finally Please understand that Libya, is a conservative "MUSLIM" Country, Yet having some very bad western influence when it comes to Alcohol and prostitution, Really?!! Tarts and booze? !! Does anyone have an address? Or Map co-ordinates? Read More
New Residency Issues ? by Mudman
I've heard a rumour today that all new residency applications are being put on hold ? Something to do with a knee jerk response to International companies not employing enough locals or not training the locals they are required to employ. Anyone ...
My residency application has been "in process" since October. Our PR says "maybe", or "another 10 days or so" Read More
Calsoc meeting
Anyone know what happened to the Calsoc meeting that was supposed to take place yesterday (Friday 12th Nov. Got initial email with date, details TBA. Nothing more. Sent two further emails. No reply. Read More
LTT WiMAX by Sandman6
Anyone else getting bollox bandwidth? It's been crap here in sticksville Janzour since Saturday...:mad:
Anyone else getting bollox bandwidth? It's been crap here in sticksville Janzour since Saturday...:mad:Same in Noufleen. Saturday, nothing between 10.00-am -2.00. No Skype. Seems OK now, but its up and down like a tarts drawers. Read More
Just got here.. by easynow920
Hi all, Just moved to Tripoli last week, 23years old, TRYING TO FIND BRITS/EX PATS TO CHILL WITH. - I have been told there is a rather large community over here?? Please get back at me, slightly bored. Regards,
Hi all, Just moved to Tripoli last week, 23years old, TRYING TO FIND BRITS/EX PATS TO CHILL WITH. - I have been told there is a rather large community over here?? Please get back at me, slightly bored. Regards,Get used to the bored bit mate, not a ... Read More
Trip to Malta by Haggis
Anyone know the best (or cheapest) flights to Malta, just for a couple of days. Also, any recommendations on Malta hotels, preferably Sliema / St Julien districts?
Come on fella, why you of to Malta for? I can get you something from the butchers in Gargaresh!!! ;)Is she nice? Don't like women that smell of butchers shops! (Used to be married to one!!) Read More
Trip to Malta
Anyone know the best (or cheapest) flights to Malta, just for a couple of days. Also, any recommendations on Malta hotels, preferably Sliema / St Julien districts? Read More
Libyan Embassy London - Business Visa processing Times
The site that you are referring to is not an official embassy site. Its a guide to all foreign embassies, and Google directs it to Libya, if that's what you have in the search bar. The 24 hour visa service is offered by a commercial company who ... Read More
plumber by murphy135
hello my name is paul.i live in liverpool england. i am hopeing to relocate to libya. i am looking for work as a plumber/fitter but dont know who is hireing men in libya.i would be grateful if anyone may have names or email address of ...
We're all here for the same reason!! Read More
plumber by murphy135
hello my name is paul.i live in liverpool england. i am hopeing to relocate to libya. i am looking for work as a plumber/fitter but dont know who is hireing men in libya.i would be grateful if anyone may have names or email address of ...
I know Liverpool is bad, but it can't be so bad you'd want to come here!So why are you here..? Stupid comment.Have you ever been to Liverpool?? Makes Benghazi look good. Read More
How to open a bank account in Libya? by cyril-626
Hi, I need transfering from outside anyone who can give ma some advice about opening a bank account in libya? Thanks a lot! In the past, I was told that foreigners are not allowed to open bank account locally.
Where is the Bank of Valetta? Read More
Bookstores by Haggis
Does anyone know a bookstore called Al Resala, supposed to be in Hai Al Andalus. Not sure if thats the place in Gargaresh, or the Andalus Gate mall in town. Can someone advise, and is it any good? Or can you recommend better?
Just visited BooksonBoard. Very good, fast download. Wouldn't accept UK credit card, but got it to take Paypal. Thanks a lot. Lifesaver!! Read More
Bookstores by Haggis
Does anyone know a bookstore called Al Resala, supposed to be in Hai Al Andalus. Not sure if thats the place in Gargaresh, or the Andalus Gate mall in town. Can someone advise, and is it any good? Or can you recommend better?
Re: download of e-books, can anyone recommend best sites to download from? Many UK and US e-sellers won't download to LY IP addresses, as "unauthorised territory" Read More
Bookstores by Haggis
Does anyone know a bookstore called Al Resala, supposed to be in Hai Al Andalus. Not sure if thats the place in Gargaresh, or the Andalus Gate mall in town. Can someone advise, and is it any good? Or can you recommend better?
Thanks. If anyone knows where I can get one here, please let me know. Read More
Bookstores by Haggis
Does anyone know a bookstore called Al Resala, supposed to be in Hai Al Andalus. Not sure if thats the place in Gargaresh, or the Andalus Gate mall in town. Can someone advise, and is it any good? Or can you recommend better?
Did you get it here in Libya?? If so, where?? Read More
Bookstores by Haggis
Does anyone know a bookstore called Al Resala, supposed to be in Hai Al Andalus. Not sure if thats the place in Gargaresh, or the Andalus Gate mall in town. Can someone advise, and is it any good? Or can you recommend better?
Thanks everyone. I will take a look this week. Already have e-books in PDF for desktop / laptop but thinking of getting a Sony reader. Not sure if I can get one here. If anyone is tempted to try Kobo, DONT. The software is rubbish. Read More
Learning Arabic in Tripoli by Albathegreat
Can any one give me Information of classes held in Tripoli for learning Arabic, have the basics but would like to learn more. English speaker, any info will be appreciated Regards Geo
Please let me know if you find anyone good. Would like to give it a try. Read More
Libyan Embassy London - Business Visa processing Times
Got mine 4 weeks ago. Took 4 days. Hand in Monday am, collect Thurs pm. Read More
Bookstores
Does anyone know a bookstore called Al Resala, supposed to be in Hai Al Andalus. Not sure if thats the place in Gargaresh, or the Andalus Gate mall in town. Can someone advise, and is it any good? Or can you recommend better? Read More
private tutoring by catherineabradley
Does anyone know how much an hour of private tutoring is going for here in Libya. Thanks so much
Are you referring to the supply or purchase of tutoring? If you can find out how much Arabic lessons are, I might be interested. Read More